Building regulations for extensions in East Kilbride
Need the building warrant for extensions in East Kilbride? We survey the house, prepare what the council needs and deal with the officers until a decision is made.
- Guide price in East KilbrideFrom £850 inc VAT
- Approval routeBuilding warrant before work starts
- Timescale2–5 weeks for drawings
- Postcode districtsG72, G74
Will the council need to approve it?
In Scotland a building warrant from the council is needed before work starts on almost any extension, and a completion certificate is issued when the work is accepted. Building standards are set in the Scottish technical handbooks.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
Scotland has no Party Wall Act. Where work affects a shared wall or a neighbour's land, we agree access, protection and making good with your neighbour in writing before work starts.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of Scottish Water, which we check during design.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
What we take care of
- Inspection bookings throughout the build
- Completion certificate on sign-off
- Structural calculations for beams, lintels and foundations
- Building regulations drawings and written specification
- Energy and glazing checks, including whole-house calculations if needed
Extensions in and around East Kilbride
We cover East Kilbride and the postcode districts G72, G74. Nearby, we also take on projects in Cambuslang (3 miles), Blantyre (4 miles), Rutherglen (5 miles), Hamilton (6 miles).
Just over the Renfrewshire and Inverclyde border, Newton Mearns is about 6 miles away. Scotland's housing includes sandstone villas, terraces and tenements in the cities and plenty of post-war and modern houses and bungalows elsewhere. A building warrant is needed before work starts.
Design and approval fees for East Kilbride
Fees below are our East Kilbride guide (×0.98, the Scotland factor), including VAT. Council and building control fees are extra.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Building regulations drawings for a simple single-storey extension | £850 – £1,800 |
| Standard | Drawings plus structural calculations | £1,250 – £2,550 |
| Premium | Complex or two-storey pack with energy calculations | £2,150 – £3,750 |
Our design fee only. Building control charges are set by your council (or, in England and Wales, a registered building control approver) and quoted separately.Council fees are extra and are set by the Scottish Government.
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
What happens next
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions answered
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for East Kilbride, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does this take for a East Kilbride home?
2–5 weeks for drawings, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
Do I need building regulations approval in East Kilbride?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Book a free site visit in East Kilbride
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.